MRS. F. KARAS DIES HERE, WAS ILL LONG TIME
Coming as a relief from years of suffering, death yesterday afternoon claimed
the life of Mrs. Anna Karas, wife of Frank Karas, at the family home at 413
North Tenth street. She had been a resident of this city for fifteen years and
had lived in the county for nearly sixty years.
Mrs. Karas, nee Schleis, was born in Dnen (sic), Bohemia, January 24, 1863, and
came to this country at the age of 5 years, settling with her parents in Mishicot
township. It was there she was married to Frank Karas, on January 7, 1880.
Fifteen years ago they moved to this city and established a home at 413 North
Tenth street, where Mrs. Karas passed away yesterday.
Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Frank Supita of Manitowoc, Mrs. Walter
Levenhagen of Madison, Mrs. Anna Chadek of this city, Mrs. Joseph Devorak of
Mishicot and Mrs. Joseph Schlager, this city (sic-only 5 daughter listed) and
one son, William Karas of Two Rivers. Thirteen grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday from the home to the Sacred Heart church,
where the Rev. Father Luby will conduct services at nine o’clock. Burial will
take place at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 10, 1927 P. 2
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[bur. 5/12/1927/cause: encephalitis/bur. on Frank Karas lot]
MRS. F. KARAS DIES HERE, WAS ILL LONG TIME
Coming as a relief from years of suffering, death yesterday afternoon claimed
the life of Mrs. Anna Karas, wife of Frank Karas, at the family home at 413
North Tenth street. She had been a resident of this city for fifteen years and
had lived in the county for nearly sixty years.
Mrs. Karas, nee Schleis, was born in Dnen (sic), Bohemia, January 24, 1863, and
came to this country at the age of 5 years, settling with her parents in Mishicot
township. It was there she was married to Frank Karas, on January 7, 1880.
Fifteen years ago they moved to this city and established a home at 413 North
Tenth street, where Mrs. Karas passed away yesterday.
Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Frank Supita of Manitowoc, Mrs. Walter
Levenhagen of Madison, Mrs. Anna Chadek of this city, Mrs. Joseph Devorak of
Mishicot and Mrs. Joseph Schlager, this city (sic-only 5 daughter listed) and
one son, William Karas of Two Rivers. Thirteen grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday from the home to the Sacred Heart church,
where the Rev. Father Luby will conduct services at nine o’clock. Burial will
take place at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 10, 1927 P. 2
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[bur. 5/12/1927/cause: encephalitis/bur. on Frank Karas lot]
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